Royals forge crown duel
LA CONSOLACION-MANILA ended Technological Institute of the Philippines’ title reign with a 55-54 victory that clinched the last finals berth of the 4th Interscholastic Athletic Association (ISAA) at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Guard Josue Quintal, Marlowe Garner Isip and Tanzanian center Jimmy Brown provided the spark for the Blue Royals in the fourth quarter while foiling the Engineers’ late rally to set up a title showdown with newcomer Philippine Merchant Marine School.
The best-of-three finals series of the tournament backed by Molten and Mikasa of Sonia Trading, Globe and Abot Kaya Pinoy will tentatively start on Monday with PMMS tagged as favorites after sweeping the six-game classification round.
Quintal finished with 20 points, Isip chipped in nine markers while the 6-foot-9 Brown made two key blocks in the payoff period to secure La Concolacion’s third straight finals appearance.
